On the last weekend in April, the sun was splitting the stones and there wasn’t a cloud in sight!! I was absolutely delighted to be singing and playing at Ellen and Paul’s ceremony where they tied the knot in the beautiful SMA Church in Blackrock.

Everything was perfectly planned and thought out, from the lovely wild flowers that decorated the church to the gorgeous summery colours and vintage styles of the bride and bridemaids.

The newlyweds picked a very interesting yet simple and fitting selection of songs, from a classic of Paul Mc Cartney to the traditional sounds of Christy Moore, their ceremony wasn’t lacking variation.

Here is the music I played for them on the day;

Processional: My Love – Paul Mc Cartney
Candle lighting: Here There & Everywhere Piano Instrumental
Responsorial Psalm: Eagles Wings
Alleluia: Alleluia Alleluia
Offertory: I Watch the Sunrise
Sign of Peace: Ave Maria
Communion: The Voyage -Christy Moore & Song for You -Donny Hathaway
Signing of the Register: Signed Sealed Delivered & Here Comes The Sun
Recessional: Higher & Higher & Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Congratulations to you both, hope ye enjoyed the beautiful day!

Even though it’s not a recent wedding I have performed at, I can’t help doing a short post on Sarah & Eoghan’s wedding. Their ceremony is definitely one that sticks out in my mind as an absolutely beautiful civil ceremony taking place after the ringing in of the new year!

Set in the historic Georgian house of Flemming’s restaurant in Glanmire, the very relaxed bride was dressed in an unusual but striking black and pink dress and all topped off with holly and ivy in her hair. The ceremony was very intimate with a crowd of no more than thirty people (including Sarah’s little dog bopping around the place). They exchanged their vows in the front of an open fire and had their closest friends read some lovely poems.

They chose songs that I love performing and each one worked perfectly with the atmosphere and setting of the venue.

Here is the music I played for them on the day;

Entrance: Skinny Love – Bon Iver
Lighting of the Separate Candles: Higher Love – James Vincent Mc Morrow
Lighting of the Marriage Candle: Times Like These Acoustic Version -Foo Fighters
Signing of the Register: One Day Like This -Elbow
Recessional: Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

After a relaxed ceremony , the couple and their family enjoyed a hearty winter meal. I played and sang for the duration of the meal (approx. 2hrs). I played light background music so as not to interfere with the chatter and excitement around the table. As the dark drew in around 5 or 6 o clock I left the couple and their guests to a fun and exciting evening of celebration in the bar downstairs.

It was a pleasure to spend the whole afternoon with this beautiful couple and their family. Thanks for having me Sarah & Eoghan!

Last February, I headed East to the Star of the Sea Church in beautiful Ballycotton. From the moment I stepped out of the car I was greeted with breath-taking views of the sea. No wonder they picked such a gorgeous venue!

Hannah & Jacks ceremony was unique and personal right from the start. I had the pleasure of accompanying Hannah’s younger sister Faye sing Feels Like Home as the bride herself walked up the aisle.

The couple chose their music carefully keeping in mind that some songs had a certain sentimental value for them both.

Here is the music I played for them:

 

Processional:  Feels Like Home -Randy Newman

Lighting of Candles:  Short Instrumental of Feels Like Home

Responsorial Psalm:  On Eagles Wings

Gospel Acclamation:  Seinn Alleluia

Lighting of the Unity Candles:  Glasgow Love Theme- Love Actually

Offertory:  Ave Maria- Schubert

Sign of Peace:  Ubi Caritas – Taize

Communion:  Amazing Grace  & Cloud’s Veil

Signing of Register:  What a Wonderful World & Songbird -Eva Cassidy

Recessional:  All you Need is Love & One Day Like This

 

After the ceremony I congratulated the newlyweds and thanked them for having me! The two were ecstatic and very eager to get the party going for the rest of the afternoon and evening!

Best wishes you both as you start a new chapter in your lives!